Gingrich resigns from Congress shocks local leaders
Local Republican leaders and residents express disbelief at Newt Gingrich's Friday decision to end his Congressional career. Diane Giddings calls it stunning while Skipper Perry notes the announcement came as a huge surprise. Some fear Georgia Governor Zell Miller could win the seat, a development seen as a Democratic gain for Republicans.
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Gingrich resigns as House speaker after GOP setback
Washington reports Newt Gingrich abruptly ends bid for another term as House speaker after Republicans lose five seats in midterm elections. Rep Bob Livingston and Rep Bill Archer move to challenge, while Gingrich cites GOP infighting and cannibalism remarks. Clinton white house aware of the shakeup.
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Obituary notices list four local deaths on page 5A
Deaths J Conrad Anderson of North Augusta Leonard C Miller of Aiken Sheila Mercer Roberts of Aiken and Philip W Still of North Augusta are listed in obituaries on page 5A.
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Aiken
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Georgia Lottery Draw Friday Winners Report
Georgia lottery results list Cash 3 Midday 3 7 7 Cash 3 Evening 1 0 7 The Big Game numbers 7 21 29 40 48 plus the Big Mowe Ball option as reported by the local draw bulletin. The article notes latest winning figures and prize breakdown for Friday draws.
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Tenenbaum to focus on accountability
South Carolina's new education superintendent Inez Tenenbaum outlined priorities including an early childhood development initiative and district accountability plans. She met with more than 100 administrators, urged candid feedback, and proposed monthly meetings among the state's 86 superintendents to discuss policy and school needs.
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Westinghouse offers waste alternatives for Savannah River Site
Westinghouse Savannah River Co after nine months studying more than 100 options proposed two paths to replace the planned in tank precipitation process. One would treat waste in small tanks to control benzene, the other would use ion exchange and avoid benzene. Costs run about 1 billion dollars with seven years to develop either option, with federal review and a Department of Energy decision not expected until next year.
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Colorful quilts on display at Aiken County Museum show
The 18th annual Quilt Show at the Aiken County Historical Museum runs through Nov 29 sponsored by the Carolina Pine Quilters. Judges Dee Doebler and Gail Ferrick praised entries from Batesburg while Alison Stratman won blue ribbons for Best Hand Quilting and Rainbow River.
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